Repeatability of whole herd lameness scoring: an analysis of a New Zealand dataset.

Richard A Laven W A Mason L J Laven K R Müller

Published in: New Zealand veterinary journal (2024)

Whole-herd lameness scoring should be used principally as a means of detecting lame cows for treatment. A single whole-herd lameness score by an independent assessor should not be used to determine a herd's welfare status.

Keyphrases

combination therapy
replacement therapy